Warren Sapp blasts Myles Garrett, says he shouldnt be the No. 1 pick
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Warren Sapp knows what it takes to dominate at the line of scrimmage, and the Hall of Fame defensive lineman says he doesnt see those traits in former Texas A&M star Myles Garrett.
Sapp said hes broken down some of Garretts game tape and cant understand why the 21-year-old is poised to be the No. 1 pick in Thursdays NFL Draft.
"I don't see it from this kid," Sapp said Sunday, via ESPN. "I see the splash plays -- everybody gets those. Where's the game he took over? Where? Any defensive lineman who's the No. 1 pick, you turn up and you say, 'There it is!' This kid, no, I don't. I'm a pretty plain and frank guy, and I watch the tape and he disappears. I watch the tape and he absolutely disappears."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sapp, who racked up 96 sacks during his 13-year career, says he doesnt see a player with a high motor and believes the Browns should go in a different direction with the top pick.
"I see a lazy kid that makes four plays a game," Sapp said. "This is the No. 1 guy? No, no, no. This ain't even close."
So why are the scouts so impressed with Garrett? Sapp says it has everything to do with his size and speed, intangibles that cant be taught.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"It's all about measurable," he said. "Once you hit the measurable, it's tough to get them old scout people off the numbers, and that's what [Garrett] has. He's big and he's fast. Now some defensive line coach is thinking, 'I can turn him into something.' How? I'm trying to figure this out. Really? Are we lowering the bar?"
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